[Suggestion] Make "Read Aloud" feature safe while driving
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TheLasu last edited by leocg
I’m writing to share feedback about the "Read Aloud" feature in Opera, specifically regarding its usability while driving. While this feature has great potential to enhance safety and convenience, its current implementation makes it difficult—and even dangerous—to use in situations where hands-free interaction is essential.
- Currently, using "Read Aloud" involves multiple steps:
- Selecting text, which is difficult without looking at the screen.
- Tapping “Select all,” which is sometimes hidden under the additional options menu ('...').
- Finding and selecting “Read aloud,” which is also buried in the same menu.
Moreover, the menu often moves or changes position after text is selected, making it even harder to interact with.
For a feature that’s intended to help users while driving, this workflow is too complex and not safe.
Suggestion:
Please consider adding a dedicated "Read Aloud" button on the bottom toolbar that:Reads the entire page, or
Starts reading from the currently visible section to the end of the page (preferred).
This would make the feature much more accessible and truly helpful for users who need to listen to web content without using their hands or eyes.
Thanks for your consideration, and for all the great work you do on Opera.
